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Pope Leo will mark the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls with several papal liturgies in Rome. Meanwhile, a new children’s book uncovers the Christian roots of Halloween. And, many furloughed workers are relying on local food banks to feed their families as the government shutdown continues.

Trump returns to DC after trade talks in Asia, meeting President Xi of China. Ret. Maj. Gen. Bill Crane explains risks of relying on China for critical minerals. Plus, nuclear testing, government shutdown updates, and Pope Leo XIV meets students at the Jubilee of the World of Education.

A new documentary exploring the reality of demonic possession, approved by the International Association of Exorcists, premieres on October 30. Meanwhile, relief efforts are underway after Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica. And, Pope Leo has issued his second papal document since his election.

Challenges to the Gaza ceasefire arise as the Israeli Prime Minister announces “powerful” strikes. Meanwhile, Pope Leo emphasizes “Peace is holy, not war” at a “Daring Peace” event in Rome. And a Category 5 hurricane is bearing down on Jamaica, marking the island’s strongest direct hit in 174 years.

A priest has embarked on a 50-day pilgrimage to raise awareness for immigration reform. Meanwhile, thousands gather at the Vatican for the Jubilee of Synodal Teams. And, a new report from NAPA Legal evaluates all 50 U.S. states on their religious and regulatory freedoms.

Trump slams a TV ad on tariffs featuring Ronald Reagan, while ICE faces recruitment issues. Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV meets the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre in Rome. And, the "Baseball Priest" joins to talk World Series and his journey from the diamond to priesthood.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the Vatican for an ecumenical prayer service with Pope Leo XIV, marking the first time in 500 years that the Pope prayed alongside the King of England. Meanwhile, the best-selling European book God: The Science, The Evidence is now coming to the U.S.

A priest reflects on the horrors of the 2022 Bucha massacre by Russian forces. Meanwhile, Bishop Checchio begins a new chapter as Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans. And, Fr. Mike Schmitz launches a new 30-day podcast on Thomas à Kempis' The Imitation of Christ.

The government shutdown enters its 21st day—tying for the second-longest in U.S. history. Meanwhile, VP JD Vance asks for prayers amid a fragile Gaza ceasefire. And, Cardinal Parolin notes rising hostilities during the presentation of Aid to the Church in Need's 2025 Religious Freedom report.

Pope Leo canonized seven blesseds in Rome. Meanwhile, Meta updated restrictions for teen accounts on Instagram, aligning content guidelines with PG-13 movie standards. And, controversy erupted over the Trump administration's ordering of drone strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats.

Pope Leo XIV is set to canonize seven new saints on October 19. Meanwhile, a new report reveals striking data about American teens and their use of AI companions. And, as Americans grapple with the ongoing government shutdown, some warn of a new threat: student debt default.

A newly released report presented by the Holy See reveals that some believe the Catholic Church must do more to support survivors of sexual abuse. Meanwhile, two Catholic churches in Iraq — once destroyed by ISIS — now stand as powerful symbols of hope.

The CEO of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem speaks on the Gaza ceasefire. Meanwhile, SacredSpark, a new Catholic dating app, is set to launch. And, SCOTUS weighs a Louisiana voting rights case.

China will soon install a bishop in Shanghai — elected to the office without Vatican approval. Meanwhile, we take a look inside the Vatican Observatory, one of the oldest astronomical observatories in the world. And, Trump tells reporters that if Hamas in Gaza doesn’t disarm, “we will disarm them."

Trump celebrates the release of all twenty living hostages from Gaza. Meanwhile, Mary, the Queen of Peace, stood at the heart of the Jubilee celebration over the weekend. And, we learn what "woke" actually means — and why it sparks such intense debate across the country.